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11 August 2016

Indian Ministry invites comments on Shipbreaking Code changes

Allowing ports to define the location and
permitting breaking of larger passenger liners are among the proposals being
considered for modifying the Shipbreaking Code, 2013.

The proposals are based on the practical
experience of the users and suggestions received from different stakeholders —
ship-breaking industry, State maritime boards/port authorities and other
regulatory agencies, an official statement said.

It also defines different ministries and
various bodies from which prior approval is required.

“All ship-breaking yards must ensure proper
physical security, which should include boundary wall, deployment of armed
guards/force, strict access control and checking of any material being taken
out from the ship breaking yard and barring the entry of any
contraband/radioactive element into the hinterland and regular security audits
by the government agencies,” the proposed draft amendment said.

On safety, the proposal has added Central
Pollution Control Board guidelines, as may apply, and also disposal of
hazardous waste as per Hazardous Waste Rules, 2008 and radioactive waste as per
Atomic Energy (Safe Disposal of Radioactive Wastes) Rules, 1987, wherever
applicable.

The Shipping Ministry has invited comments on
the same by June 30, said a release. A copy of the Code, indicating the
proposed changes has been uploaded on the website of the ministry.